Over the years, I have found that many developers avoid learning about and using SQL until they absolutely have to, and then learn ...
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Over the years, I have found that many developers avoid learning about and using SQL until they absolutely have to, and then learn and use as little as possible. I've also learned that SQL can not only significantly reduce the amount of code that needs to be developed but also the amount of time needed to get the job done (both coding time and run time). Thus my mantra, "SQL is your friend!"
After I became a Database Development, I progressively moved further away from applications development and toward developing databases, ETL processes, and such. However, I still believe, especially with regard to ETL processes, that SQL is your friend.
Now that I have moved into a "semi-retirement" mode where I am doing independent work and providing short term assistance to those who have database issues but don't have the budget for a full time Database Developer, I am also finding myself observing computer systems that I encounter and wearing my "System Analyst" hat as I consider how those systems show their highlights and their flaws. I also find myself observing all manner of developers for those same characteristics.
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